In advance of nomination hearing, King fields questions

At Wednesday's hearing, acting Secretary of Education John King answered questions on topics ranging from charters to federal budgets.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Should moral reasoning be taught in K-12?

After participating in character-based learning, students felt better-equipped to think about complex situations, showing a more heightened ability to reason ethical dilemmas, the study found. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Students of color disproportionately placed in special ed

The Obama administration is asking states to consider and evaluate how many students of color are being placed in special ed programs. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Texas pilot measures shorter, frequent recess for students

Researchers are studying the consequences and benefits of giving children more recess and playtimes.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

South Dakota favors 'anatomy at birth' bill for transgender bathroom choices

Although federal law prevents discrimination against transgender students and lets them choose bathrooms, some states seem to be back-peddling. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Funding formulas caught between courts and lawmakers

State supreme courts in Kansas and Washington continue the pressure to address funding formulas deemed unconstitutional, but legislators are pushing back.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Schools weigh replacing phone lines with VoIP

Some school districts are cutting the cord on traditional phone services and opting for a more high-tech option that uses existing Internet connections. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016

'Word gap' targeted by California literacy efforts

To confront illiteracy in students and families, schools in Napa County are taking on an all-inclusive approach.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016

FCC set to vote on subsidy that would bridge 'homework gap'

As homework goes increasingly digital, those students without home access to reliable broadband are negatively impacted.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016

Too many school choice options can lead to enrollment chaos

In school districts that have many options for school choice, enrollment can get confusing. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016

Absenteeism a potential metric in California school evals

A state-initiated push to battle chronic truancy and absenteeism is underway, and success might be measured in school evaluations. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016

More ed leaders working to expand role of arts in STEM

In various springtime education conferences, ed leaders will lecture on the importance of blending art and science, and adding arts to STEM.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

On California's heels, My Brother's Keeper to address truancy

In an attempt to stem the tide of chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools, the Obama administration has announced a new mentorship initiative. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

Fewer black male teachers leading K-12 classrooms

Black men make up just 2% of the public school teacher workforce.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

California's explosive charter growth sparks dialogue

The state's charter school boom shows no sign of slowing down, raising questions about accountability and performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

How can $4B best advance computer science education?

Focusing on teachers may give President Obama's 'Computer Science For All' the biggest impact as it seeks to boost the subject in K-12.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Ed Dept asks Congress for staff increase

President Barack Obama's proposed fiscal 2017 budget for the department includes a general increase in positions from 4,269 to 4,538.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Date set for King's confirmation as education secretary

On Feb. 25, the U.S. Senate's education committee will formally consider the nomination of acting Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Investigation possible for Ohio Ed Dept's role in charter school ratings

The Ohio Board of Education is considering an independent investigation into the state Department of Education in relation to a charter school evaluation scandal.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

California AG Harris unveils online toolkit to battle elementary truancy

The state's attorney general unveiled a new online toolkit designed to help elementary schools boost attendance. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Statewide virtual school plan advances in Virginia

Legislation that would create a statewide virtual school has passed the state's House of Delegates. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

The challenge of social media policies for teachers, administrators

Various snafus made by educators on social media accounts have highlighted the need for districts to have policies in place.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

Washington state ed funding compromise moves forward

The state's Senate has approved a plan that would create a task force to solve its K-12 funding crisis. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

Attorneys for California parents to review private data of 10M students

Among the information included: addresses, test scores, and disciplinary and health records.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

Vermont sees turmoil amid push to combine small rural districts

The rural state faces the dual problems of rising education costs and a rapidly dwindling student population, but a plan to consolidate districts is contentious. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016